Motion to Strike Under FRCP 12(f) | Practical Law
A Practice Note discussing motions to strike material from a pleading under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 12(f). This Note explains when a court may strike an insufficient defense or other material from a pleading, when a party must file a motion to strike, grounds for the motion, and alternatives to the motion. This Note also explains how to draft, serve, and file the motion, opposition, and any reply.